When the majority leader decided to begin the debate with a day of discussion of the Frist bill. we lost more time. We were left then with 1 week. not 2. We have lost time that could have been spent debating and adopting amendments when some Republicans withheld consent from utilizing our usual procedures over the last days. When the false and partisan charges of obstruction came from the other side. the Democratic leader filed a petition for cloture that I hope will bring successful action on a comprehensive. realistic. and fair immigration bill. I regret that over the last 3 days some tried to make this into a partisan fight. I fear they have succeeded.
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